BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I had just had a baby via c-section two months prior to starting on this journey at a yoga/barre/Pilates studio and was ready to get healthy for my family. MY GOAL My goal was and is to be healthy for my family, to be consistent and to be able to continue serving […]
Time is the great equalizer. Every person alive has the same 24 hours in each day. Time cannot be created or destroyed. Giving our time to someone or something means that we are “present” with that person or thing; time equals presence. However, this alone doesn’t guarantee success. Energy, unlike time, is not equal among […]
By The Rev. Jakavious Pickett Over the last year and a half, for the first time in our lives, the entire world has experienced the same thing at the same time. This global pandemic has affected each of us in ways that we never could have imagined. From quarantining and social distancing to mask wearing […]
From The University of Southern Mississippi Members of the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park community who need food and other essentials, such as toiletries and hygiene products, have a resource right on campus. USM Gulf Park Office of Student Affairs operates the Gulf Park Pantry, located in Hardy Hall. Faculty and staff members are […]
In a society that places so much value on material possessions, it can be easy for kids to take their good fortune for granted. Teaching thankfulness is one of a parent’s most important jobs, especially when many experts have cited a link between being grateful and increased happiness. So how can you cultivate appreciation in […]
New or reluctant hostesses often panic when they are asked to host a holiday party or even a Thanksgiving dinner, but there is no need. A little planning goes a long way in giving a successful party. Decide what kind of party it will be. Is it a sit-down dinner, a buffet, a cocktail party, […]
Gretchen Holzhauser says she didn’t choose the gaming industry; it chose her. “My parents trained thoroughbred racehorses, so I spent a lot of time on the racetrack — reading racing forms and picking winners with my dad,” recalls the Louisiana native. “It just came naturally that I would end up working in the gaming industry.” […]
By Erin Gibson Registering for classes in high school might sound simple, but choosing the right classes is essential. Strength of curriculum is an important consideration for students with college aspirations. One of the top factors of importance to college admissions officers when evaluating candidates is strength of curriculum, or, in other words, challenging classes […]
